Fleur de l'Europe

Fleury Pere & Fils Champagne Fleur de l'Europe NV
12,5% abv, Pinot Noir 90% and Chardonnay 10%; 35€; certified organic. This was aged 7 years in bottle before release for sale in Finland. And the aromas are starting to be pleasantly aged: a touch oxidative (but so little that no one really should be bothered by it) and ever so slightly mushroomy; but it is also vibrantly fruity in its ripe red apple aromas. Turns very floral and very obviously Pinot with air. Elegant mousse; the fruit is quite rich but is kept in check by very bright and appley acidity. Long finish that is mineral and so refreshing and grippy that the sensations are reminiscent of tannins! Very nice!